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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889.59, 13,342.59 and 4,510.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889.59, 13,342.59 and 4,510.12 is: 6,769.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889.59 : 13,342.59 = 4,510.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889.59/13,342.59 = 4,510.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889.59x = 13,342.59 × 4,510.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889.59x = 60,176,682.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,176,682.01/8,889.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,769.34

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